Firefighters Roberts, Fabsits and Harkins assisted the Pingree Grove Police in escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Village's Tree Lighting ceremony at the Village's Public Works facility. The children (and adults) talked to the firefighters and "inspected" the fire engine while they waited their turn to talk with Santa.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade classes from the Cambridge Lakes Charter School discussed fire safety with Firefighters Eric Rossman, Eric Wonneberger, and Jimmy Schoff. They talked about fire safety topics: "Calling 911", "Stop Drop and Roll", "Home escape plans", "Smoke Detectors". Pictures were taken with staff, students, firefighters and the fire engine.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, Fighterfighter / Medics Bill Misner, Jeff Skelley and Eric Wonneberber stopped by the Country Trails Grade School to visit the Kindergarten class. They talked about Calling 911, Stop-Drop-And-Roll, Staying Low In Smoke, and having a Home Escape Plan. The firefighters put on their firefighting pants, coat, air-pack, helmet, mask and gloves to show the kids not to be scared if they need to ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to fill the role of part time Assistant Fire Chief. The Assistant Chief will work an average of 25 to 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday with flexible hours.
The Assistant Fire Chief’s main functions shall be administrative in nature, but will also have operational responsibilities. ... (Full Story)

The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District responded to a residential structure fire this afternoon at 15N848 Meadow Court, Hampshire. A M.A.B.A.S level 2 box alarm was used to obtain assistance from neighboring fire departments. The Algonquin, Bartlett, Burlington, Elburn, Elgin, East Dundee, Fox River, Hampshire, Huntley, Maple Park, and Rutland Dundee departments responded to the scene. The ... (Full Story)